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LB53 LZE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,068 mi
Last recorded68,068 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 LZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 68,068 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 59,304 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 59,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 47,898 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 47,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,627 miles

Both front rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Offside front wing mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in nearside front rear lower suspension arm ball joint

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,164 miles

offside wing mirror slightly loose

Fail 9 Mar 2016 38,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside wing mirror slightly loose

Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,040 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,699 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight kerbing damage

Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,689 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,588 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 8,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 6,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 4,359 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LB53 LZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB53 LZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB53 LZE registered?

LB53 LZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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